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Ichino Lighthouse

Fl Green 8s🇯🇵Shinkamigotō, JPOperational

Location & Light Range

About Ichino Lighthouse

Also known as: Ichino (Itino) Se (Aokata Kō, Aokata Wan)

The Ichino Lighthouse, built in 1963, is an 11-meter tall, cylindrical concrete tower. Its structure is round and tapers upwards, with a wider top section, and is painted green. Located in Nagasaki Prefecture, it produces a green flash every 8 seconds (Fl G 8s) from a focal height of 14 meters. Its light covers a range of 11.6 nautical miles. The lighthouse grounds are open to visitors, but the tower is not. Aokata port is situated 1 kilometer away.

Why it matters: This lighthouse functions as a specific marker for mariners and offers navigation aid along the coast of Japan.

Light & Optic

Characteristic Signature
Fl Green 8s
Flash Type
Flashing
Light Color
Green
Interval
8s
Raw Code
Fl G 8s
Focal Height
14m
Geographic Range
11.6NM

Construction & History

Year Built
1963

Visiting

Open to public
Site open, tower closed

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Tower & Structure

Tower Height
11m
Tower Shape
cylindrical
Tower Color
green
Material
concrete

Structure: round tapered concrete tower with an expanded top section, painted green

Location

City
Shinkamigotō
Country
🇯🇵Japan
Region
Nagasaki Prefecture
Latitude
32.9909°
Longitude
129.0399°

References & Identifiers

Nearest Port
Aokata(1.0 km)
Admiralty No.
M5027.4
NGA No.
12816
ARLHS No.
JPN-2156
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do mariners identify Ichino Lighthouse at night?+
Ichino displays the characteristic Fl Green 8s. Each lighthouse has a unique flash pattern published in the List of Lights, allowing mariners to positively identify it and distinguish it from other navigation aids in the area. The green color may indicate a specific sector or warning zone.
Which ports and harbors does Ichino Lighthouse guide vessels into?+
Ichino Lighthouse assists vessels approaching 5 nearby ports. The closest is Aokata at 1.4 NM to the ESE. Other ports served include Arikawa (1.4 NM ESE), Enokizu (1.4 NM ESE), Kata (1.4 NM ESE), Kozera (1.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart for full approach and pilotage information.
Is Ichino Lighthouse still active and maintained?+
Yes, Ichino Lighthouse is currently operational. It is actively maintained and continues to emit its characteristic light signal for marine navigation. Most modern lighthouses are automated and monitored remotely by the national maritime authority.
What shipping routes pass near Ichino Lighthouse?+
Ichino Lighthouse is located within the Japan / Korea shipping lane — a busy shipping corridor linking the major ports of Japan and South Korea. This makes it an important navigation reference for commercial shipping traffic in the region.
How can I track vessels near Ichino Lighthouse?+
You can track vessels near Ichino Lighthouse in real time using MarineRadar. The platform shows live AIS positions of ships in the area, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page to open the live map centered on this lighthouse.